When temperatures drop and snow is on the way, salt becomes your best friend. Salt has the incredible ability to lower the freezing point of water, which essentially prevents ice from forming.

The average American consumes about 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day — well above the recommended limit of 2,300 mg daily. (Getty Images) Americans have a salt problem, consuming much more than the ...

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Winter doesn’t have to be severe for ice to be a problem—even one small storm can leave a slippery layer of frozen water that causes a fall. But putting down a simple layer of snow melt can easily ...

If you think salt is nothing more than a little jar of pixie dust in the kitchen, this list of the 8 countries that produce the most salt in the world will prove to you that there is a global, billion ...

Salt doesn't seem like the most exciting ingredient. Yes, it's crucial in cooking, and it's essential to human health; despite warnings about ingesting too much sodium, you do need at least some to ...

Salt is a condiment that has been demonized since the early 1900s (1). High salt diets are often linked to health conditions like high blood pressure and stroke, and occasionally, some of my nutrition ...

Your body needs salt to function properly. Consuming too much or too little can lead to medical problems. To avoid this, check food labels to make sure you’re not consuming too much and eat a balanced ...

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